About this opportunity
Mt. Grant General Hospital lists this Director of Respiratory Therapy opportunity in hawthorne, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Definition of position: Director of Respiratory Therapy works and supervises therapists a wide variety of settings to evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders. The Director of Respiratory Therapy participates in clinical decision-making and patient education, develops and implements respiratory care plans, applies patient-driven protocols, utilizes evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, and participates in health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management. The Director of Respiratory Therapy is required to exercise considerable independent judgment, under the supervision of a physician, in the respiratory care of patients. Responsible for scheduling, supervising, training, and any need coaching for all Respiratory Therapists. Carries out all job responsibilities in alignment with the Hospital’s mission, vision, and values. Reports to the Administrator.
Benefits: First day medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance ($60k), PERS Pension, 12 paid Holidays, Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, ample leave accruals, $5,000 sign on bonus, $2500+ Relocation, and much more!
Experience and Training:
Must hold an active RRT license from the N.B.R.C. AND
Must have pending application with the Board of Medical Examiners for Nevada State License AND
Nevada State Blood Gas Technologist License application submitted within 2 weeks of hire
AND
Proven experience in supervising others and proven techniques and strategies for training therapists AND
Per NRS 449 and NRS 200, successful applicant(s) must pass required state and federal background checks AND
Experience in pediatric and neonatal intensive care is helpful, but not required.
Reporting Requirements:
Must relocate to Hawthorne, NV and live within 15 minutes of the hospital's physical address (not a commutable position) AND
Be a responding member of the code team AND
Report to all scheduled manager's meetings and trainings AND
Be willing and available to share stand‑by and call‑back coverage with the Respiratory Team (hours vary).
Wages and Benefits: Salary $114,400 - $135, 200/annually DOE. Please download the Employee Benefits Summary for more information on the impressive benefits package offered by Mt. Grant General Hospital on our website at
Deadline for applying: Position is open until filled.
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Worksite address
hawthorne, CA, 90250, US
Who can apply
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